Testimonials
Fantastic property, wonderful warm welcome- Great (and helpful) hosts.
Cindi and Wayne Raffele-Perth (January 2012)
Thanks Kevin and Chris for all your help over the week. Its been fantastic staying here for our wedding.
Tracey and Brett-Brisbane (January 2012)
Excellent house, fantastic hosts ,love to come back.
Shannon and Simon Wolf-Melbourne (January 2012)
A wonderful 3 day stay in an extraordinary house. Thankyou!
Doris and Manfred Meier-Hamburg-Germany (January 2012)
Friendly,quiet calm and relaxing. Many thanks.
Chris and Arthur-Gorsedd-Wales (December 2011)
More than we imagined. Just lovely.
Daniel and Andy-Auckland (December 2011)
Great place to stay Feels like a home with lovely nice breakfast and very very warm welcome. Thankyou so much.
Ponsak Lapprumrattana-Bangkok-Thailand (December 2011)
Fabulous!! Great host, Lovely room, enjoyable stay.
Cathy Flynn -Thames (November 2011)
A superb nights stay-very welcoming host-thankyou
Julia and Bill May-Plymouth UK (November 2011)
Thankyou so much for a wonderful weekend. Hope to see you in Wellington soon.
Elspeth and Tim-Wellington (November 2011)
So hospitable! Loved the old character of the house.
Steve and Dwylis-Wellington (November 2011)
Lovely place to stay. We really enjoyed it here.
Martin and Slacha-Prague (November 2011)
very nice place. we were happy to find it.
Marie-Claude and Gillies -Noumea (October 2011)
Will come back!!! Great stay and great room. Wonderful hosts. Thanks
Riki Tapiki-Sydney (October 2011)
Lovely place! and lovely breakfast! Will try the lambs fry next time
Jo and Sally -NZ Gardener magazine -Auckland (October 2011)
A real luxury to stay here. Thankyou (wished we lived closer)
Betsy and Jim Hughes-Wales (September 2011)
What a find! Exceptional
Mona and Warren- Sydney (September 2011)
Thankyou for your hospitality and attention. Everything was very comfortable and wonderful.
Nika, Mila and Alex-Russia (September 2011)
Thankyou for your hospitality.Love Issey Manor -so chic and cosy. Couldn't ask for anything better.
Jen and Drew-New York-USA (September 2011)
Thankyou for your kindness. Great Breakfast.
Masatoshi Tamura-Japan (September 2011)
Wonderful place-Thankyou Kevin and Chris.
Brian and Ann Gallagher-Dublin-IRELAND (September 2011)
Thankyou for everything. It has been so lovely!!
Gen and Simon Neilson-Dublin-IRELAND (September 2011)
Loved everything about Issey Manor
Bryan and Michelle Cunningham-Dublin-IRELAND (September 2011)
Thankyou-brilliant ,perfect stay, wonderful hosts.
Linda and Lynn Lawton-Auckland (September 2011)
"Plus qur parfait!!"
Guy Buffet - Lyon-FRANCE (September 2011)
Just perfect!!. An absolutely wonderful stay thankyou!.
Ali and John Taylor-Levin (September 2011)
A wonderful find on our journey around NZ. Great breakfast and hospitality.
Lorraine and Ian McCleave -Melbourne (September 2011)
Absolutely Perfect-Thankyou
Fiona and Lyall Mudford -Nelson (August 2011)
Outstanding!! Can't thank you enough for a fab stay.
Steve and Koebi Hart-New Plymouth (August 2011)
Wonderful place. Yummy breakfast. We will be back.
Brett and Natalie Francis- Auckland (July 2011)
Thanks for an awesome stay. Gorgeous place. See you again soon.
Liz Harrison and Shane Grant-Wellington (July 2011)
Super stay again. Thanks heaps. Have a wonderful French experience in the Loire valley.
Kirsty and Janis Bowker-Your kihikihi girls ( June 2011)
What an awesome place you have. A home away from home. So warm and caring. You guys rock!
Deb Vernon and Sue Boland-Wellington (June 2011)
Perfection in every way, especially the warm and witty hospitality.
Mary Green and Robyn Evans-Wellington (June2011)
Superb-home away from home. Thanks
Brent and Nicky Lambert-New Plymouth (May 2011)
A Delightful introduction to Taranaki-Thank you!
Duncan and Lisa Bowyer -Auckland (May 2011)
Thankyou so much for helping make Arthur's (10 weeks old) 1st holiday so wonderful. We have loved every minute of your home.
Amy,Pete and Arthur Howe-Fielding (May 2011)
Amazing accommodation, host and food. We had wonderful R+R. See you again soon.
Nicole and Phil-Wellington (April-Easter weekend 2011)
Fantastic time!. Gorgeous room,delicious breakfast. Superb!.
Tina and Santosh-Wellington (April- Easter weekend 2011)
Lovely room. Superb breakfasts and wonderful hosts. Fantastic time.
Gideon and Linda Thomas - Auckland (April- Easter weekend 2011)
Hospitality above and beyond the call of duty!. Excellent
Richard Chapman and Cheryl Dewson-Chapman-Masterton (April 2011)
This is a wonderful place to stay. Wonderful hospitality. Thanks
Marcia and Jim Williamson-Melbourne (April2 011)
Back after a year -still wonderful hosts, great accommodation and superb breakfast.
Ron and Sally Scott-Auckland (April 2011)
Lovely way to end our honeymoon. Just love Issey and our wonderful hosts.
Dave and Debra Churchill -Wellington (April 2011)
Lovely. Very handy location and great to have such knowledgable hosts.
Bonnie Parfitt-Auckland (April 2011)
Awesome. Best stay ever. Will be back next year.
Francie Toto -Kerikeri (April 2011)
Excellent- We will return!
Roseanne and Evan Parkes-King Country (April 2011)
Another fabulous stay.
Lindsay Evans-Auckland (April 2011)
Thank you!. You have gone beyond the call of duty to care for us. What a beautiful place. Thankyou for the love and support as we all gathered for mum's funeral.
Mary and Greg Arnold-Sydney Australia (March 2011)
A real home for us as we planned and prepared for our mothers funeral. Your kindnesses beyond the call of duty were amazing. Thankyou so much.
Anne and Ian Stronge-NSW Australia (March 2011)
What a wonderful respite from the rockin and rollin in Christchurch. You gathered us up and looked after us so well. Thankyou for your kindness and friendship. Look forward to seeing you in the UK.
Elaine Cronk and Vicky Vaughan-Hampshire UK (March 2011)
Thankyou so much for your hospitality and generosity. Staying at Issey manor made WOMAD NZ a very special time. To Kevin " Some pursue happiness,others create it-thanks Kevin
Gary and Jan Arnold-Perth WA (March 2011)
Many Thanks. The perfect WOMAD accommodation. Delicious.
Cathy and Christine-Auckland (March 2011)
Perfect Place
Anne and Steve- Napier (March 2011)
A wonderful wedding gift from our friends. A truly relaxing stay.
Sarah and Justin-Wanganui (March 2011)
Thankyou for your great hospitality. Lovely and elegant house. We loved every detail. Great atmosphere
Norbert and Elke Giessen -Germany (February 2011)
Thank you for a wonderful stay-First class.
Robert and John-Wellington (February 2011)
.Gorgeous hosts, wonderful fun and food. Unsurpassable in the whole world!
Kate Griffin-London-England (February 2011)
What a fantastic retreat from the kids
Peter and Nicola-Hawera (February 2011)
Beautiful place,Lovely Breakfast. We loved it
Fraser and Olivia-Owhango (February 2011)
Beautiful,Unique and Peaceful
Barry and Sally-Hamilton (February 2011)
Thank you for going out of your way to help us. Great stay.
Emma and Brendan-Sydney (February 2011)
Excellent stay. Great hospitality.
Emma and Craig-Bahamas (February 2011)
"The Ritz"@ New Plymouth all thanks to Kevin and Chris
Nick and Norene-Scotland (February 2011)
Great hospitality, Great stay.
Eva and Jose-Sydney (February 2011)
The experience is like being looked after by very good friends
John B and John H -Auckland (January 2011)
Absolutely lovely, great hosts, great breakfast,great beds
Colin and Sunshine-Auckland (January 2011)
Warm and generous hosts,tasteful,comfortable accommodation. I hope to be back. Thank you Kevin and Chris
Mindy Grumley-Australia (January 2011)
Fantastic weekend away. Wonderful accommodation and hosts.We'll be back.
Dave and Kelly-Palmerston North (January 2011)
Wonderful. We will be back.
Kevin and Susan-Auckland (January 2011)
A great holiday and lovely accommodation
Christine and Kathy-Auckland (January 2011)
Great time,Great hospitality
Paish Family-London and Pukekohe (January 2011)
Gorgeous haven,central,wonderful hosts
Blair and Tom-Remuera (January 2011)
Welcoming,Homely,Tasteful decor,Love the linen
Ray and Gael-Wanganui (January 2011)
Love the bed. Will come again. Cheers
Brendan and Maria-Hamilton (December 2010)
Wonderful visit, Kevin was very friendly, wonderful house. Jack was a pleasure
Jeff and Leanne- Perth and Canada (December 2010)
Thank you for everything. We were spoilt!!
Hanu and Steph-Sydney and France (December 2010)
Fantastic hospitality
Marianne and Graham Robinson-Lincolnshire UK (December 2010)
Had a wonderful stay-Thankyou
Ruth- Dumbarton -Scotland (November 2010)
Wonderful and most comfortable
Karen and Harry -Nelson (November 2010)
Much better than a hotel
Denis Laird-Nelson (November 2010)
Very relaxing and peaceful. Thankyou
Kellie and Shane-Whangaparoa (November 2010)
Fabulous stay-awesome service Kevin
Jess and Nathan- Otaki (November 2010)
Fabulous place,Fabulous style,service,the lot. Made great friends
Roger ,Jo and Alexandra -Pukekohe (November 2010)
Amazing,exquisite style. Can't wait to come back to New Plymouth and Issey
Lindsay-Auckland (November 2010)
Awesome stay. Great Host
Lloyd,Harry and Tony -Hamilton (November 2010)
Great stay. Great host and great breakfast.
Karen and Glen-Hamilton (October2010)
Absolutely brilliant. Thankyou for a wonderful stay. Come and visit us in Henley
Jill and John-Henley on Thames-UK (October 2010)
A wonderful local oasis. Very enjoyable. Thankyou
Jacqui and Andrew- New Plymouth (October 2010)
Excellent Service, Fantastic Rooms, Highly Recommended
Peter and Katja- Lower Hutt (October 2010)
Thanks! We really felt so welcome here. Fabulous Host !
Deborah and Tina-Melbourne (October 2010)
Thank you very much. It was beautiful accommodation in all aspects
Chris and Katie-Auckland (October 2010)
Excellent-Thank you Kevin
Phillip and Bronwyn Law-Newcastle Australia (October 2010)
Lovely stay at such a lush place and with a welcoming host in Kevin. Thank you!!
Richard and Emily-Hertforshire UK (September 2010)
Wonderful recommendation from Dr Mike to stay at Issey Manor. THANKYOU
John, Luke and Kate-Auckland (September 2010)
Thanks for the lovely room and delicious breakfasts-we hope to be back soon
John and Kathy -Los Gatos, California (September 2010)
Wonderful stay, loved every minute.Thanks
Royce and Toni- Hawera (August 2010)
Wonderful warm hospitality and gorgeous room (Carrington Suite). We really loved it. Many thanks
Jack and Katrina-Wellington (August 2010)
Fantastic nights stay. Will be recommending my new favourite accommodation in New Plymouth. Thanks
James-Auckland (August 2010)
I am on the road every week and this my favourite and in my opinion best accommodation in NZ. Highly recommended. Kevin is a legend
Stephanie -Wellington (August 2010)
Kevin you are a wonderful host. If there is a home away from home in NZ this is it!.
Paul-Auckland (July-August 2010)
Big thankyou, the last 2mths at Issey have been flown. Great hospitality.
Virginnia -Auckland (June-August 2010)
The gorgeous room (Terrace Suite), great food and fantastic hospitality was amazing
Simon and Suzanne -Belfast, Northern Ireland(June 2010)
Thankyou for making us feel at home and for helping us find our way around NP
Grant and Stefan-NSW (June 2010)
Thankyou for a beautiful stay as usual. Hope to see you again.
Stefan- Amsterdam (June 2010)
Beautiful home and Kevin is an amazing host!. Thankyou for a lovely time
Kathryn and Hadley-Wellington (June 2010)
Such a fabulous place to stay, gorgeous rooms and great team running it- esp Jack. We will be back.
Sarah and Blair -Taupo (May 2010)
Excellent stay. Great host
Steve and Kelda-Te Awamutu (May 2010)
Lovely place to stay. Fab house and hosts-hope to see you in manchester!
Janet and Dave Mardsen-Manchester (May 2010)
A wonderful place to stay and 1st class hospitality. We'll be back.
Len and paulette-Oamaru (May 2010)
New owners (Kevin and Chris) have done wonderful things to Issey Manor. Fabulous, welcoming stay
Warwick and Peter-Auckland (April 2010)
Very enjoyable,relaxing and nice to be around 'family'. Great Lambs Fry for breakfast
Kirsty and Janis-Te Awamutu (April2010)
Thank you.Lovely hospitality
Ron and Ruth Baxter-Northern ireland (April 2010)
Very comfortable,beautiful accommodation. Lovely to meet you-we will be back
Jude and Karlene-Auckland (April 2010)
One of the best,Great stay and Great hospitality
Ron and Sally-Auckland and UK (April 2010)
Fabulous room, very comfy bed,yummy food and lovely hosts-what more could you ask for!!
Deb and George-Sydney (April 2010)
We were just so luck to find the "Manor". Perfect in every way-beautiful stay, thankyou
Laura and Brycen-Sydney (April 2010)
Thank you. Best accommodation in NZ, very "Fine" accommodation and friendly.
Troy and Ashley Hasler-Melbourne (April 2010)
A fabulous place to stay in a magnificent setting with the best hosts in New Plymouth. Heaven on earth.
Dr Mike Pohl- Auckland (April 2010)
Thank you for your hospitality. Such a beautiful and tastefully done up home. We loved it.
Vern Li and Gwo Ho-Brisbane (March 2010)
A joy to stay in such beautiful surroundings and wonderful hospitality.Thankyou
Terri and Voight Holgar-Brisbane ( March 2010)
Wonderful atmosphere and fabulously friendly. We'll be back!.
Raeonie and Mark-Nelson (March 2010)
Perfect place,perfect host-we're your fans
Twyford party-Auckland (March 2010)
Perfect place to come back to after very busy days. Thank you for your great hospitality.
ISRM-Melbourne (March 2010)
One of the nicest places we have stayed
Christine and Michael Bathgate-UK (March 2010)
Thank you for the fabulous ambience and hospitality. We will be back.
Nick and Ro-Wellington (February 2010)
Thank you for your amazing hospitality
Bose family-Switzerland (February 2010)
Loved it . Will tell everyone.
Kay and Ross-Auckland (February 2010)
Beautiful place to stay. Thankyou-we'll be back
Cathy and Richard-Tauranga (January 2010)
Lovely home. Extremely welcoming. Lovely breakfasts
Rosalie and Keith Mans-UK (January 2010)
A nice place-very friendly
Maher and Gaby-Germany (January 2010)
A very good B+B experience and extremely hospitable
Keith and Ann Beeson-UK (January 2010)
Wonderful! Great Hospitality. Enjoyed our stay. Loved all the thoughtful touches and great food
Christine and Alton-Te Awamutu (December 2009)
Lovely Kevin, so nice to be pampered
Jude and Peter-Martinborough (December 2009)
Lovely Accommodation. Superb Food perfect Host. We felt at home.
-Denis and Jocelyn-Nelson (December 2009)
Very Elegant and a lovely home to spend a memorable Fleetwood Mac weekend
-Eleanor and Paul-Nelson (December 2009)
Love the accommodation and hospitality
Helen and Geoff Carter-Auckland (December 2009)